Caren Chesler confronts her use of profanity: “‘Fuk,’ he said, holding up the fork. He then speared one of the bananas and stuck it in his mouth and smiled. . . . With Eddie now two, I was going to have to begin training my potty mouth now.”

One of several U.S. National Archives blogs, Pieces of History is where the Archives’ staff share rare and noteworthy documents, photos, and stories that show the richness and complexity of American history.

At Live a Well Life, Rose pens a letter to her former self. “I want you to know, that this body of yours, the one you berate, the one you use to control the chaos that is your life right now, this body is going to do something amazing one day.”

On learning to play: “(Legos are) my escape route from a mind-numbing round of tea-party. I can’t handle sipping air from a tiny teacup, but pull out those LEGO bins and I’ll sprawl out on the floor like a kid. Which, when I’m with my own kid, feels pretty cool.”

From Allie Lehman: “In my 20s, I was always waiting for my big break. I used to see others’ success and was convinced (without a doubt) that that made them happy. Now, I feel myself running away from hype and hustle. I feel strong standing on the ground underneath me.”

Writer Shawn McClure remembers baby chicks: “In the basement of his old farmhouse, my grandfather had a brooder. It looked like a multi-storied apartment building for chicks. They would crowd around the light bulb for heat, like yellow electrons darting around a red nucleus.”

The quality of the air you breathe in your home is quite important as far as indoor hygiene, sanitation, and health are concerned. Bad quality indoor air can be a health hazard, especially for those who suffer from respiratory allergies. Most people are keen enough to install top quality ventilation systems in their homes or […] Published on Bit Rebels […]

PPI or Payment Protection Insurance, for more than decade banks routinely mis-sold millions of customers who applied for loans on credit cards. These banks still have to settle billions of customers who are entitled to be refunded. There are many legitimate claims from the customers. The big five banks not always popular and when it […] Published on Bit Rebe […]

Money doesn’t buy happiness–but it does buy a place to live, clothes to wear, and food to eat. If you’re just barely making ends meet with your day job, you’re probably pretty interested in earning some cash on the side. While you don’t want to be working a 60-hour week, there are some great (and […] Published on Bit Rebels

Businesses do a lot to keep your credit card information secure. They use PCI compliance software, not only to provide better customer service but because it’s the law. If not followed, merchants can pay as much as $100,000 a month in fines. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean your information is guaranteed to be safe. In many […] Published on Bit Rebels […]

The only constant in life is change. And while that’s true, it doesn’t make it any easier to adapt to new surroundings –– especially later on in life. However, the fact remains that people change jobs more frequently now than ever before. Indeed, plenty of professionals don’t merely switch between different companies in the same […] Published on Bit Rebels […]

Friends of Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Vanessa are concerned about where the couple’s marriage is headed. Multiple sources confirmed to Page Six that the couple has been struggling with marital problems and are reportedly living separate lives. The couple, who married in 2005 and have five children together, have not legally separated, nor […] Published on […]

We all like to be proud of our spouse. Back in high school, we might have dated for bragging rights (let’s be honest)–picking a boyfriend or girlfriend based on their looks or popularity, more than on who they were. Now, you’ve found your one true love, but the bragging rights don’t have to cease. You […] Published on Bit Rebels

Starting a new business is one of the most exciting things a person can experience in their professional life. For many, running their own company is the culmination of years of hard work and planning. However, in the hustle and bustle of the early days of a new business, many owners overlook certain vital opportunities […] Published on Bit Rebels

There’s nothing unusual about being in debt in today’s America. From astronomical student loans to crippling credit card interest, it seems most us are carrying a financial burden from month to month. According to Thomas Richardson, a clinical psychologist with the United Kingdom’s National Health Service, there’s a connection between debt and mental health. […]